Companies turn to cheaper AI models from China to cut costs

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Companies affected by rising AI costs are using tools that tap into cheaper models, including some from China, putting pressure on OpenAI and Anthropic. Startups and tech giants are mixing and matching AI models to avoid premium prices.

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Companies with rising AI costs are increasingly using tools that tap cheaper models, including some from China, putting pricing pressure on OpenAI and Anthropic

6/12/2026, 6:03:52 PM

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